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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12

A new kind of benefit club has jus.
been started at Yeddo by a number of en-
terprising young japanese, who are de-
termined, if possible, to see the western
land from which comes the fashions and
notions that are so completely revolution
izing Japan. The club is called the
Yoko- -Haiska, and the. members are all
expected to pay a monthly subscription
of about guinea to special fund,
under the management of the club com
mittee. And every year this fund is used
up in the following way: The names OF
three members of the club are drawn by
lot, and the first of these is accorded the
privilege of going to pass ten years in
Europe at the expense of the fund, for the
second a trip of five years is arranged and
paid for, while the third prize consists of
the necessary travelling expenses for one
years visit to Europe. According to re-
cent accounts, the members of the Yoko-
Haiska will not remain long without i'm
tators in the chief cities of Japan.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
BOODLER M'GARIGLE.
his RequisitiOn Causes Feeling Between
Canadian Provinces.

His Requisition Causes Feeling Between
Canadian Provinces.
Crown Prosecutor Greenshields, of Mon
treal, Que, expresses great indignation at
the action of the ST. GATHERINGS authorities
in refusing to indorse the warrant for the ar
rest of Boodler MEG Garigle, and says that the
last of the matter has not been heard Of as
we may Just as we'll learn, sooner or Later.
how far this apparent antagonism of Ontario
against Quebec in criminal matters can go
He can only account for it by desire on the
part Of st. GATHERINGS authorities to
keep the boodler there, and he would
also say that the community ap-
peared to sympathize with McGarigle. The
only course left open for him was to apply
for a writ of mandamus, but he had not done
so, for the simple reason that so soon as
McGarigle would hear that a judge had
given his assent to such q proceeding he
would slip to another part of the country,
and here the same proceeding would have
again to be gone through with, and so on un-
til he had been pursued throughout the whole
province of Ontario From all appearances,
McGarigle was well posted in the present
proceedings, and will be wise enough to
evade justice. at is pity" continued Mr..
Greenshields, "as by this means fugitives
have always chance to avoid arrest" The
action of the Ontario authorities is likely to
cause feeling between the two provinces.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
It is stated that thirty-three mission

1t is stated that thirty three mission
ary societies now have workers in Africa.
The dark continent is encompassed on
every side, and, like the divisions of an
investing army, these missionaries are
moving toward the centre, and closing
in upon the last strongholds of heathen-
ism and the slave trade. Hundreds of
natives in the seminaries are preparing
to labor as preachers orr teachers, and
thousands of children are receiving
Christian instruction. 1t is said that
the Scriptures have been translated in
whole or in part, into siSty-six of the
dialects of Africa, while the whole Bible
has been rendered into eleven languages,
spoken by multitudes of natives.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
Making the Men Pay as Usual.

A novel plan was adopted by the young
ladies at a seashore resort within few miles
of Boston, who wished to give german on
their own account, and who desired to defray
the expenses with little cost to themselves.
They had the german and good deal of pre-
liminary fun in the bargain. They adopted
tlemen of the house. During the progress of
the sale the music room of the hotel was
busy scene of confusion. The parcels were
neatly tied up and deposited with much care
on the piano under sheet. Bids were limi-
ted to a dollar, and the auction was graft
flying success, about S15 being raised. The
packages were filled with bonbons and vari-
Gus surprises which served to amuse and
please the purchaser. The german was a
success, and no one seemed to mind contribut
ing in this novel manner.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12

Miss Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the web
known poet, says in the New Haven
Palladium: 'It is true that we are to
leave our Meriden home as soon as | am
strong enough to travel to some seaside
resort. Our new location for the fall has
not yet been decided upon. We have no
idea of going West, and I do not even
contemplate visit there this summer.
1t is true that in my early residence in the
East thought the people cold and un
sympathetic. missed the warm and
demonstrative affection which in the
land of my birth my Western friends had
shown for me; but l never had the
egotism to say or think that my literary
attainments were not appreciated here.
have, on the contrary, felt for several
years that the public at large overesti-
mated me Intellectually fact l still
believe to be painfully true. During the
last month of severe illness and extreme
trial, the warm sympathy, tender solici-
tude and overwhelming kindness which
the people of Meriden have exhibited to
me and mine make me thoroughly
ashamed that l ever thought them cold
or indifferent 1t is misfortune that
unwise words can never be unsaid-wO
can only regret having uttered them"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
A FAITH CURE.
A Brooklyn Woman Receivers Her
Health Through Prayer and Faith.

A Brooklyn Woman Receivers Her
Health Through Prayer and Faith.
Much interest has been excited in North
port, L. l., especially in religious circles, by
the case of Miss Carrie Webb Of Brooklyn,
N. Y, who, it is alleged, has been cured of
serious physical and mental troubles by
prayer and faith. Miss Webb is the sister of
Rev. Thomas NJ. Webb, pastor of the Baptist
Church in Northport, J.. l., and has been a
great sufferer for seven years. Recently her
bodily ailments had affected her mind. She
came here about a month ago on visit to
her brother, and one Sunday, while reading
the scriptures, became so impressed with the
words contained in James v, A. which
reads: ''Is any sick among you let him
call for the elders of the church, and let them
pray over him, amounting him with oil in
the name of the Lord, and the prayer of faith
shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise
him up" She requested her brother to call a
special prayer service for her benefit. This
was done a few days later. After number
of prayers, having particular reference to
Miss Webb's case, had been offered, her
brother anointed her ON the head with oil
1t is asserted by Miss Webb and her friends
that her health began to improve immedi-
ately, and last week she returned to Brook.
lyn completely recovered, both in mind and
body. This is said to be the third instance of
faith cure in which Rev. Mr.. Webb anointed
with oil
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
PLEURC-PNEUMONIA.
An Important Communication from the
Cattle Commissioners.

An Important Communication from the
Cattle Commissioners.
The following from the cattle commission.
ers is self-explanatory:
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS,
COMMISSIONERS ON CONTAGIOUS DIS
EASES AMONG DOMESTIC ANIMALS,
Aug 8, 1887.
To the Board of Health of the City of Bos~
ton-Gentlemen 1t having come to the
knowledge of the undersigned, cattle commits
sioners of Massachusetts,, that contagious
pleuro-pneumonia, or lung plague, has made
its appearance in at least eight counties of
the state of New york, you are therefore di-
rected to seize and quarantine, at the expense
of the owners thereof, all working oxen,
milch cows and store cattle which are
brought to your municipality from that state
after this date, unless they have a special
permit from this board, or United States
Inspector
Beef cattle, which, in your Judgment are
intended for immediate slaughter, and are
not being surreptitiously moved for other
purposes, you will allow to pass from either
Watertown or Brighton to the Abattoir, but
cattle going to remote places in the state
must be moved by railroad to the nearest
designated place of slaughter and may be
thence driven to the same.
LEVI STOCKBRIDGE,
A. w CHEEvER,
j. f. WINCHESTER, D. V s.,
Cattle Commissioners of Massachusetts,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12

Floods are doing great damage in the prov
| ince of Orense, Spain. The crops have been
| destroyed, and many head of cattle drowned
and hundreds of people have been made des-
| titute
NJ. Ferry has written to his seconds as fol
lows; 81 remain ever ready to give satisfac-
tion to Gen. Boulanger or to accept arbitra-
| ton"
| Stanley is all right and progressing.
In duel at Grenoble, France, between NJ.
Naquet and NJ. Menyielle, the former grasped
the sword of the latter, and holding it firmly,
] severely wounded his adversary in the thigh
Much indignation was causel by this coward
| ly act, and the law has interviewed. French
, law does not allow dueling, but tolerates it
! when fought fairly. In this case of outrage
the offender will Be summarily dealt with
The Liverpool Eng.) police force, number
! ing over 100 mens have signifled their desire
to vote uuderthe new English franchise law.
Miss Cass, the young woman who was ar
| rested in London ii.ie time ago, and whose
case has iattraetesi gfea0 attention, has de
termined to prosecute the policeman who
arrested her for perjury. She claims that
the perjury was committed during the police
inquiry into her al rest.
Bernhardt held royalty spell-bound in
Theodore" in London.
Drs. Lammer aud Larria of the Vienna
Alpine Club fell from a precipice in attempt
ing an ascent of the Matterhorn. A party of
explorers from Zermott went to their rescue
and found them alive, though mortally in
iured.
A French editor has teen sentenced for
unfairly wounding his adversary in duel
The Duke of Bedford, of Woburn, Eng,
has promised copy of the "Woburn Abbey
Catalogue of Pictures which he is having
reprinted to the libraries Of Wobuln and
Lexington, Mass. 1t is considered valuable
work.
King Kalakaua signed the new constitution
July TO- The only power he has now is to
draw his salary and grant pardons.
A branch of the bank of England is to be
established in Puebla, Mexico, on the 18th
inst, and an American bank with connec-
tions in England and France, is to be located
in the city of Mexico.
The remains of NJ. Katkoff were convened
20 miles to Moscow for interment on the
shoulders of mourners for the dead editor
Cholera has broken out at three new points
in Italy.
The King will not accept the resignation of
the Italian ministry.
A severe earthquake shock has been felt
throughout Cyprus
A riot between Catholics and Orangemen
occurred at Port Rush and Belfast; one per-
son was killed and several wounded
American banks are to advance money to
build railroads in China.
The death of the divorced wife of Osmond
Iearle, the actor, is reported
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC.

A NIRNNESE stati ;tician computes that
Liszt's compositions number l, l22
VERDI will celebrate next year his fifty
years jubilee as an opera composer.
MRS LANGTRY's season opens at the Fifth
Avenue Teeatge, New York, September Is.
GILBERT and Sullivan, it is reported. are
thinking of writing comic opera founded on
the Wild West show.
THOMAS KEENE has fully recovered from
his ill health, and will resume his pro OCCASIONAL
labors next season in the United States.
MAUD POWELL, theyoung American VIC
linist, has closed three-year's contract to ap-
pear in the principal American and European
cities
JOSEPH HOFFMAN, the infant phenomenon
who plays the piano as no child has done
since the time of Mozart, is coming to America
under the Abbey management in November
THE personnel of the Imperial Theatre in
st, Petersburg, includes 1900 employees, of
whom 600 are musicians, 100 choristcrs, and
400 Russian, German, and French actors
actresses and singers.
Two new plays by Frank H. Howe, gentle
man who lately gave up the practice of law
to devote himself to playwritng, have been
accepted by A. L. Palmer for early produc-
tion at the Madison Square Theatre. New
York
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
ADMIRAL LUCE REeUKED.
Ordered to withdraw All Ills Fishery
Circulars.

Admiral Luce submitted to the navy de.
partment the circular recently printed by
him for the information of fishermen in Ca
madam waters, giving the queries presented
by him to Capt. Scott of the Canadian navy,
and Capt. SCOTS replies defining the rights
of United States vessels in Canadian ports.
Admiral Luce said that these circulars have
been distributed among the fishing feet.
Upon the receipt Of this information Secre-
taIy Whitney cabled to Admiral Luce as fol-
lows:
Admiral Luce, Halifax; l assume that
your application to Capt. Scott was not for
the purpose of obtaining from him an expo
sitiOn Of the law but to enable our fisher
men to know the extent of the Canadian
claim, and thus avoid difficulties if they.
should So choose This is not quite clear from
yGrr report, and it would be better to issue
no moro circulars and withdraw such as are
within your reach. Capt. Scott snot under
stood to be the agent of his government for
any such purpose as that for which you have
employed him, and if he were, the applica-
tion might more properly be made to our own
government in case a correct statement of
the Canadian claim is desired,
w. G. WHITNEY,
Secretary Of the Navy.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12

The only cities in the United State
having public baths are Boston, with
II; New York, Is; Philadelphia, 6;
Brooklyn, 8; Cleveland and Hartford,
each /; and Buffalo, the number not
given. In New York, 8, 431, Os6 persons
bathed from June to October in 1888;
during the same time in Boston, $50, 665,
and in Brooklyn, 22o, $50. In eighteen
cities where there are no public baths
only about 20 per cent. of the residences
are supplied with bath tubs.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
WAR IN THE OIL COUNTRY.

The Oil Producers to Combine Against
the Standard Tru,t Company.
1t is understood that the Oil Producers
Protective Association has decided to wage a
lively war against the Standard Trust Com
pany, and it is probable that early in Sep
tember the oil country will witness the first
real shutdown it has ever had. The associ-
alton will meet on Sept. 2, and, if better
condition of affairs does not exist, all drilling
and producing wells will be suspended. The
protective association, it is said, will propose
to the assemblies plan for the duplication
OF the pipage system of the National Transit
Company at a cost of many millions. An
other proposition to be discussed is the em-
ployment of detectives to collect evidence
against the Standard company with a view
of prosecuting that corporation for conspir'
acy
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
FOREIGN.


While journeying from Dublin to Cork
Mr.. Patrick A. Collins met Archbishop Croke
at Thurles. Mr.. Collins received the arch
bishops blessing.
Crown Prince Frederick William has under
gone another operation on his throat with
good results. He will sojourn in Scotland.
The French newspapers concur in the opin-
ion that it is advisable to submit the Ferrys
Boulanger matter to arbitration.
Four thousand employees of the Midland
railway have threatened to strike against an
edict Of the directors placing them on time
wages. This action of the directors, the men
claim, will prevent them from securing a
full weeks work. The drivers and firemen
on the Lancashire & Yorkshire, and other
leading lines, support the Midland employees
in the stand they have taken.
Temple of Chicago beat the half-mile BIZ
cycle record at Bridlington covering the
distance in min. 13 1-2s. Woodside of Phila-
delphia tried to ride 81 miles in an honr but
failed, having 79yards to go at the expira-
ion of the hour.
Violent shocks of earthquake have been
felt at Laghouat, Algeria. A number Of
houses were destroyed
A dispatch from st. Thomas says: "Let-
ters received at Stanley Pool from Henry NJ
Stanley announce that the expedition ar
rived at Aruwimi falls, June 18: that all the
members of the expedition were well, and
that preparations were being made for the
overland march"
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
Sepal ated Sweethenrts OF Long Ago
Meet and Marry.

Sepal ated Sweethenrts OF Long Ago
Meet and Marry.
Several years ago, a young couple living
at Portland, Me-, became acquainted and
finally engaged. Inan evil hour the friends
of the young lady listened to the idle gossip
of the day, and the young man was accused
of being dissipated. The result was they sep
arated, not to meet for years. Soon after
this the young man went to Montana and
took charge of a ranch. He proved compe-
tent and faithful, and in time developed into
2ne . Of the P955t JbasiPaHteae" bufiHg all the
years of his absence he exchanged no COM
manications with people in Portland. Re
Gently some Portland people became inter-
ested in Montana land and Montana
cattle, and the young ranchman came East
to give desired information at first hand.
One day he was asked to go down the bay on
a church picnic. He met many old acquaint-
ances. Among others, his former sweetheart
was introduced to him by mutual friend as
to- stranger. He sought q private interview
with the lady. They were married the other
day and start for Montana soon.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12

The medicine chest is as much neces
sity on trains as on ships. So think the
managers of the Maine Central Railroad,
who have now provided each one of their
conductors with emergency" cases, if
we may SO call them, containing, besides
medicines, linen and rubber bandages,
surgical instruments and whatever else
may be needed by the conductor or the
chance doctor in cases of accident.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
PUTTING UP THE BARS.
Effort 10 Prevent Escapes From Com
nee icuts Bastile.


nee icuts BastiIe.
Two escapes within a month"; one of life
prisoner, have prompted the Connecticut
prison directors to take steps to check occur
cnces which were bringing rather severe
criticism on Warden Chamberlain's admins
tration. The escapes have been by prisoners
employed outside the walls, and they have
had an advantage in being clothed in suits of
ordinary gray cloth such as might be worn
by any workman. This kind of clothing was
adopted some years ago by a soft--hearted
lot of directors who got the idea
that the self-respect of convicts was lessened
by clothing them, as long had been the GUS
tom, in suits Of black on one side and gray
on the other. The new order of the directors
does not infringe upon this self-respect theory
as to the prisoners generally, as it goes no
further than to require that convicts en-
ployed ouside the walls shall hereafter wear
gray and black wide striped suits of the So
called tiger pattern. A high wooden fence
is also to DO built, entirely surrounding the
prison premises, and additional guards are to
be empiOypd
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
MORMONS IN CANADA.
Proposed settlement OF the Saints near
Medicine Hat

Proposed settlement OF the Saints near
Medicine Hat.
In the neighborhood of 100 Mormons from
Salt Lake City are making application to
the Dominion government for homestead
lands in the vicinity of Medicine Hat, with a
view to forming settlement of the faithful.
The matter is now under consideration as
to whether it is desirable to encour-
age the immigration OF that class
Of settlers, the minister of justice
strongly opposing the introduction into the
country Of such sect. The News says:
"The experience of the American govern
ment in dealing with the people OF Utah
ought to make our government extremely
cautious about insisting on the observance of
our laws as the only condition on which their
presence will be tolerated If they ever OBJ
tain "A local ascendency, and are able to man
age things their own way, it will be matter
Of great difficulty to assert the supremacy OF
th,, laW
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
AN UNPROFlTABLE DELAY.
How George II. Patch's widow Might
Have Secured $1,000.

"The late George H. Patch just missed get
ting $4,000 out of the Penn Mutual Life In
surance Company" said Col. Noah A. Plimp-
ton, the Boston agent of that concern. "He
came into my Office July /, the day before he
spoke at Acton, where he contracted the cold
that finally resulted in his death, for the pur-
pose of making some arrangements for dim
ner of the Butler Club, to be held in Septem-
her. We are going to have some military
guests at the dinner, and George was to look
after that end Of the affair Before leaving
the Office, he said lie was coming in about
Oct / to have $4,000 of insurance placed on
his life. 1t was a matter, he said, he had
long been thinking of, but kept delaying it
from time to time suggested that he take
out policy then and there, but he insisted
upon putting the matter off, on the score that
he was to have some money come in later
which he could devote to that purpose. / told
him he could take his own time about making
the first payment, knowing he was good, but
he couldn't think of taking out policy with
out paying for it on the spot. The opportu-
nifty never came to him again, "
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12

The New York & New England Railway
Company has begun work on the great iron
bridge across the Connecticut river near
Hartford, Conn, which takes the place of
the covered wooden structure which has
been in use for nearly 40 years. 1t has
been practically rebuilt several times, and is
now in such a condition that the road finds it
more economical TO place an iron bridge on
the piers than TO further strengthen the
wooden structure Considerable stone has
already arrived from Monson, Mass, for
widening the piers for the double track
bridge, which is to be constructed by the
Boston Bridge Company, The bridge win be
1100 feet long in spans of about $50 feet each.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1887-08-12
A SERIOUS DANGER.
POwderly Ola IndiscriMinate Immiera'
tiOu and the Dangerous Glasses.

Mr. Powderly, speaking of indiscrminate
immigration, says that it is one of the most
serious dangers to the republic and one of the
knottiest problems for our statesmen to solve
The working people already here are elbow
ing each other in all uncomfortable manner
If the foreign contract labor evil could be
stopped, and only those who intended
to assume the responsibilities of cit
izenship admitted, the outlook would not
be so dark, for the rawest material may
become refined in time Mr.. Powder
ly makes defence of the workingmen,
who have been styled the dangerous
classes. In the time Of trouble of whatsoever
character td he SAYS gqpe m masft ftn daffgSf6ds
class" They are called dangerous because
they seek legislative justice, and because they
ask for honest men to administer the affairs
of the people The defaulters, thieves and
conspirators Of church, state and society are
the really dangerous classes. "Industry" he
says, "never yet was found the enemy Of a
nations prosperity. That enemy is idle
wealth--viciols in its tastes, remorseless in
its selfish ambitions, heartess in its tsoppressive
aims